This is a guest article written by Harry Menear of Black Citadel RPG. Whether you’re a noble paladin charging headfirst at a rampaging dragon astride her faithful warhorse, a wizard slinging spells from the back of a soaring griffon, or a halfling trotting along on the back of their pet dog, here’s the basics of …
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Adventurers in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition cross many obstacles in their day-to-day journeys; some magical and some mundane. During those journeys, chances are a player character will need to take a dip in the water for whatever reason; crossing a river, reaching the depths of a sunken city, or even just to check out …
Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition often presents magical and fantastical dangers to player characters. But sometimes, the more mundane hazards are the more dangerous. Drowning is one such hazard that can even challenge higher level player characters. That said, the rules around drowning can be a bit confusing. How does drowning work in 5e? …
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The dangers of being an adventurer in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition are numerous and often magical. But, sometimes the more mundane dangers are some of the most frightening for player characters. One such danger is the threat of suffocation since there are few ways around it in 5e. What are the rules on …
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Moving in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition is often just a matter of deciding where a creature or player character wants to reach. Climbing, while considered a special type of movement, works in much the same way with a few extra rules to consider. How does climbing work in D&D 5e? What does having …
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Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition has a myriad of pieces of equipment available to player characters outside of armor and weapons. Some more useful than others, but each with some idea for helping adventurers during their travels. One such item is a bag of ball bearings; tiny metal balls meant to trip up creatures, but …
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Typically, most combats in Dungeons & Dragons are to the death. But, player characters and Game Master-controlled creatures don’t have to kill each other whenever they fight. Both sides have the option of doing nonlethal damage against their targets for whatever reason with a few caveats. What is nonlethal damage in 5e? How does …
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A tavern is the classic starter to many a Dungeons & Dragons (or other fantasy tabletop roleplaying) game. It provides an easy explanation for how the player characters meet each other and an easy way to introduce a starting quest with different non-player characters coming and going. More than that, adventurers in D&D and fantasy …
Random Tavern Name Tables for D&D 5e & Other TTRPGs Read More »
Of Dungeons & Dragons’ many actions, the dodge action is an extremely beneficial option for helping to avoid damage. It basically makes it harder for a dodging creature to get hit by attacks and avoid damaging area effects. But, it may be a bit confusing for newer players and Game Masters. What is the …
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At its surface, movement in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition is fairly straightforward. However, certain rulesets complicate things. One such ruleset is how difficult terrain works. What does difficult terrain mean? What counts as difficult terrain? How useful is difficult terrain for adding tension to your game? This guide to difficult terrain in …
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